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How many categories are there? 
Five
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What is an Earthquake?
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction as a result of movements in the earth crust or volcanic action.
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Where do earthquakes mostly happen?
Along continental and oceanic plates
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what is an explosion? 
violent destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb
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What should you if you need to get outside during a Hurricane but the water is above 6 inches?
Not drive, but if it is okay to go outside then see if you can boat
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Where do hurricanes mostly occur? 
Tropical Coasts
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What should you do during an earthquake?
Outside: Stay put, move away from buildings, streetlights and utility wires. Stay clear of falling birds.


Inside: Get underneath a sturdy table or counter to ensure nothing falls on you. If you cant find a table then stand inside of a doorway. Stay away from windows just incase of falling birds.

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What was the largest earthquake?
Prince William Sound, Alaska.
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what is the approximate radius of a nuke? 
3km
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Best places to be during an earthquake?

Under a sturdy surface or a doorway. If you are outside, run.

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What is the #1 rule NOT to do during a hurricane?
Go near water
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What are some warning signs of an earthquake?
Some earthquakes are hardly noticeable whereas others will be extremely noticeable and can rattle houses.
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Can hurricanes cross the equator?
No
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how long after blasting can a house be affected? 
vibration energy is not stored in the house and has no potential to be cumulative. 
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During an explosion what should you do?
Avoid everything near the explosion, stay away from the radius 
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What exactly is a Hurricane? 

A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean

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What should you put in a disaster kit?
Water, Food, First Aid Kit, Fire extinguisher, flashlight, portable radio, extra batteries, medications, alternate cooking source, extra blankets, clothes, and shoes.
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How often to earthquakes happen? 
Over 100 earthquakes happen each day, but not big enough to even feel them or make the news
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how will the blasting affect my pets?
animals are subjected to a variety of vibration sources and events each day with no long-term effects 
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What are some objects you should stay away from during an earthquake?
Bookcases, furniture that can fall, breakable objects, or flimsy objects 
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What are 5 things to do before a hurricane? 
1. Evacuate or stay home if it is okay 

2. Stock up on emergency kits

3. Find the nearest shelter

4. Make sure you have enough food and water to last 10 days

5. List your emergency numbers and put them in a place where it is visible 

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Which animal should you avoid during an earthquake?
Birds- their beaks can pierce your skin if they are rattled from the sky.
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What should you do after a hurricane?
1. Clean up

2. Listen for updates

3. Stay away from water

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what was the largest explosion?
Soviet RDS-220 hydrogen bomb 
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Why should you not go near the water during a hurricane? 

A hurricane is a low pressure system, and is so enormous that it can raise the sea level by one to several feet. If you decide to go near the water, wear a life jacket and stay away from the beach.